December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
JOHN HILL AFTER ‘AN OFFICER OF H.M.R.N.’ "To The Captain, Officers and Brave Crew of His Majesty's Frigate Endymion as a Humble Record of British Skill and Valour, This Representation of the Gallant Action on the 15th day of January with the United States Ship President commanded by Commodore Decatur is Respectfully Inscribed by ....Thomas Rickards." Published by Rickards, London, 1 May 1815. Hand-colored aquatint, 17 3/8 x 22 in. (view), with narrow margins, within carved, giltwood frame. Old Print Shop, NYC label on reverse. Light toning to paper. Not examined out of frame.